Digital Mass Flow Meters and Regulators for Gases
The red-y compact series mass flow meters and regulators offer portability. flexibility and convenience.
The advanced compact can be supplied with a range of modules like battery, power, alarm or analog/pulse. Available in stainless steel or aluminium and supplied with an intuitive backlit touch screen display, USB connection and an accurate and reliable operation.
Types & Options red-y compact series
red-y compact meter GCM
Digital Mass Flow Meter
Flow up to 450 ln/min (480 SLPM)
Anodized aluminium or stainless steel electropolished
red-y compact regulator GCR
Digital Mass Flow Meter with manual Valve
Flow up to 450 ln/min (480 SLPM)
Anodized aluminium or stainless steel electropolished
Select the functions, material specifications and the right modules for your application.
All modules are interchangeable and can be retrofitted, but only one module can be use at a time.
Optional Panel Mounting Kit
Panel Mounting Kit for the Digital Mass Flow Meters and Regulators of the red-y compact series
» Panel Mounting Kits red-y compact series
Vacuum Fittings & Various Inlet and Outlet Fittings
We offer a range of different inlet/outlet fittings and vacuum fittings
» See Accessories Tab for more Information
Modules red-y compact series
The compact is modular and you have a choice of modules that you can add to the base model.
The following modules are available:
- Battery module: Run unit on AA battery or USB power supply (default)
- Power Supply Module: Run unit of 15…36 Vdc power
- Power Supply unit with AC socket power supply: Run unit on 100…250 AC power
- Alarm module: 3 x hard contacts and 2 x I/O inputs (15…36 Vdc power)
- Analog/Pulse Module: 4-20 mA out and programmable pulse output (15…36 Vdc power)
The modules are interchangeable and can be retrofitted, but only one module can be use at the time.
Detailed information about these modules:
Battery module:
The battery module is the default for the compact. With this module the compact can run on a single standard AA battery.
The unit also have a micro-USB connector that can be used as power supply and can also be used to update the firmware (See tab “Firmware”)
Power Supply Module:
With the Power Supply Module the compact can be powered from an external 15…36 Vdc power source. The module comes with a 2 or 5 meter cable with fly leads
Power Supply unit with AC socket power supply
This power module comes with a wall plug socket power supply by which the unit runs of 100…250 VAC power. The module comes with a 1.5 meter cable and you can select a plug for EU, US, GB, AU or CN.
Alarm module:
The alarm module option provides:
- 3 alarm contacts (relays up to 1 amp, 30 Vdc)
- 2 optical isolated input channels (reset alarm)
- Every alarm contact separately settable as
- High flow alarm
- Low flow alarm
- Window flow alarm
- Totalizer alarm
- Hysteresis, delay and alarm duration time adjustable
- Built-in 15…36 Vdc power supply, polyfuse protected
- 2 or 5 meter fly lead cable included
- All variables adjustable locally through touch screen
Analog/Pulse Module:
The analog and pulse module provides:
One active 4-20 mA output (adjustable 0-22 mA)
- Load 1000 ohm @ 24 VDC power
- Full customer configurable and certifiable
Open collector pulse output
- Frequency up to 25 Hz
- Voltage pulse:1…30 VDC
- Built-in 15…36 Vdc power supply, polyfuse protected
You already have a red-y compact and would like to upgrade it with a module. Then you can buy a module.
Please note that you will need to update the firmware of your compact for some modules. You can find more information under the Firmware tab.
| Part number | Description | |
| 328-2189 | compact modification kit: AA battery supply module | |
| 328-2181 | compact modification kit: External power supply 24 VDC 2m cable with fly leads | |
| 328-2186 | compact modification kit: External power supply 24 VDC 5m cable with fly leads | |
| 328-2190 | Modification kit: Alarm module (3xcontact, 2xinput and power supply 24 VDC). 2m cable with fly leads | |
| 328-2192 | Modification kit: Alarm module(3xcontact, 2xinput and power supply 24 VDC). 5m cable with fly leads | |
| 328-2201 | Modification kit: Analog/pulse module (4-20 mA out + Pulse output). 2m cable with fly leads | |
| 328-2202 | Modification kit: Analog/pulse module (4-20 mA out + Pulse output. 5m cable with fly leads |
Technical Specifications red-y compact series
| Measuring Ranges | |
|---|---|
| Full scale freely selectable | Body Size ¼” from 0 … 25 mln/min to 0 … 60 ln/min (from 0 … 27 SCCM to 0 … 64 SLPM) Body Size ½” from 0 … 60 ln/min to 0 … 450 ln/min (from 0 … 65 SLPM to 0 … 480 SLPM) |
| Performance Data | |
| Media (real gas calibration) | Air, O2*, N2*, He, Ar, CO2, H2, CH4, C3H8 (other gases and gas mixtures on request) *O2 & N2 are calibrated with air |
| Accuracy (air & equivalents) | Eco: ± 2.0% of full scale; ranges > 200 ln/min (200 SLPM) ± 3.0% of full scale Special: ± 1.0% of full scale up to 50 ln/min (50 SLPM) |
| Turndown ratio | Eco: 1 : 50 Special: 1 : 100 |
| Response time | Max. 300 msec (depending on filter settings) |
| Flow update by sensor | 40 msec (battery mode 500 msec) |
| Display update | 240 msec (battery mode 500 msec) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.5% of full scale |
| Longterm stability | < 1% of measured value / year |
| Power supply Meter & Regulator | Standard AA battery (lifetime in months depending on operation) or Micro-USB power supply (DIN 62684) Option: External power +8…30 Vdc (power consumption max. 120mA) |
| Power supply Switch & All-in | External power +8…30 Vdc (power consumption max. 300mA) or Micro-USB power supply (DIN 62684) |
| Operation pressure | 0.2 – 11 bara (3 – 160 psia) |
| Temperature (environment/gas) | 0 – 50°C (32 – 122°F) |
| Body Materials | Anodized aluminium, optional stainless steel electropolished |
| Seals | FKM, optional EPDM (FDA) |
| Pressure sensitivity | < 0.2% / bar (<0.014% / psi) of reading (typical N2) |
| Temperature sensitivity | < 0.025% FS measuring range type per 1°C (<0.012% FS per 1°F) |
| Warm-up time | < 1 sec. for full accuracy |
| Integration & Installation | |
| Display | Touch display (128×64 px) with automatic position adjustment (position sensor) Backlighted only with external power supply (Micro-USB or 24 Vdc) |
| Process connection | G¼” (BSPP* female) up to 60 ln/min (64 SLPM) G½” (BSPP* female) up to 450 ln/min (480 SLPM) *British Standard Pipe Parallel |
| Inlet section | None required |
| Mounting orientation | Any position (consult manufacturer above 5 bar or vertical mounting) |
| Connection cable | For external power supply and alarm module: 2 m (6.5 ft) with loose ends |
| Safety | |
| Test pressure | 16 bara (240 psia) |
| Leak rate | < 1 x 10-6 mbar l/s He |
| Ingress protection class | IP50 (conforms to NEMA 1) |
| EMC | EN 61326-1 |
Optional Panel Mounting Kit
Panel Mounting Kit for the Digital Mass Flow Meters and Regulators of the red-y compact series
» Panel Mounting Kits red-y compact series
Vacuum Fittings & Various Inlet and Outlet Fittings
We offer a range of different inlet/outlet fittings and vacuum fittings
Compression fittings with 50μ filter/ Stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
| Type/Connection | Seals in FKM | Seals in EPDM |
| G1/4″ to 6mm | Part-N° 328-1011 | Part-N° 328-1031 |
| G1/4″ to 1/4″ | Part-N° 328-1012 | Part-N° 328-1032 |
| G1/4″ to 12mm | Part-N° 328-1013 | Part-N° 328-1033 |
| G1/4″ to 1/2″ | Part-N° 328-1014 | Part-N° 328-1034 |
| G1/2″ to 12mm | Part-N° 328-1006 | Part-N° 328-1026 |
| G1/2″ to 1/2″ | Part-N° 328-1007 | Part-N° 328-1027 |
Vacuum fitting (identical to VCR®)
| Type/Connection | Seals in FKM | |
| G1/4″ / 1/4″ VCR | Part-N° 328-1190 | |
| G1/2″ / 1/2″ VCR | Part-N° 328-1191 |
VCO® & VCR® are registered Trademarks of Swagelok
Vacuum fitting flange-mounted (identical to VCR®)
| Type/Connection | Seals in FKM | Seals in EPDM |
| G1/4″ / 1/4″ VCR | Part-N° 328-1192 | Part-N° 328-1193 |
VCO® & VCR® are registered Trademarks of Swagelok
Male stud fittings Legris / Brass
| Type/Connection | Seals in NBR | |
| G1/4″ to 6mm | Part-N° 328-1211 | |
| G1/4″ to 8mm | Part-N° 328-1212 | |
| G1/4″ to 10mm | Part-N° 328-1213 | |
| G1/2″ to 8mm | Part-N° 328-1216 | |
| G1/2″ to 12mm | Part-N° 328-1214 | |
| G1/2″ to 14mm | Part-N° 328-1215 |
Downloads red-y compact series
 | red-y compact series Product Information | Product Datasheets |  |  |  |
| red-y compact series Panel Mounting Kits | Accessories Datasheets | | | |
| red-y compact series Alarm Module | Accessories Datasheets | | | |
| red-y compact series Operating Instructions SN>300000 | Operating Instructions | | | |
| red-y compact series Declaration of Conformity CE | Certificates/Statements | | | |
| red-y compact series Declaration of Conformity UKCA | Certificates/Statements | | | |
| red-y compact series Quick Start Guide | Operating Instructions | | | |
| red-y compact series Modules Quick Start Guide | Operating Instructions | | | |
 | red-y compact series Service Tool with Firmware Update 3.0.7 / WIN | Software | | | |
Legacy product information red-y compact 1 series
| red-y compact 1 series End-of-life battery | Sales Notes | | | |
| red-y compact 1 series End-of-Support (EoS) Statement | Sales Notes | | | |
Firmware Update 3.0.7 for red-y compact series
The digital gas mass flow meter series compact latest firmware version is 3.0.7. This version is free of charge for all compact users, is easy to install, make your compact suitable for the new analog/pulse module and enhances the performance of you unit.
New features & approvals
- Compatibility with the latest analog/pulse module
- User adjustability of the reference conditions
- Improved menu structure
- Improved performance
- Longer battery life
Important Note: After the firmware update, it is recommended to recalibrate the touch screen See operating instructions chapter 4.12.9
To update your compact you need:
Micro-USB cable to your windows PC*
Service tool (see below)
For detailed information on updated features check the release note provided with the firmware update.
With the new firmware we also release updated operating instructions version A3-1. Hereby all technical details from previous manuals are no longer valid.
| red-y compact series Operating Instructions |
| red-y compact series Service Tool with Firmware Update 3.0.7 |
Previous versions of the firmware are available here.
Update notes:
The installer and firmware are packed into the Vögtlin Service Tool package that is simple and reliable to use (no software installation required). The update takes place through the USB cable supplied with the unit upon purchase*. Please read the manual supplied with the Service Tool package. Detailed update instructions are available in the new operating instructions of the red-y compact series.
*or most generic charging cables for smartphones with USB micro-B can be used
